The BEST episodes of The Gifted season 1

Every episode of The Gifted season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Gifted season 1!

The lives of an ordinary suburban family change course forever when they discover their children have developed mutant powers. When the threat of a hostile government forces the family to go on the run to protect themselves, they join the ranks of an underground network of mutants. Together, the group fight to survive in a world where fear and misunderstanding put them at constant risk.

Last Updated: 11/7/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
eXploited
star
7.83
2536 votes

#1 - eXploited

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2017

At a moral crossroads, Jace is forced to hand over something valuable to Dr. Campbell. The team at Mutant HQ is divided on what they should do next, so Reed and Caitlin take matters into their own hands.

Directors: Craig Siebels
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eXposed
star
7.81
5313 votes

#2 - eXposed

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2017

Set in the "X-Men" universe, family adventure series THE GIFTED tells the emotional story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their teenage children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family seeks help from an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive!

Directors: Bryan Singer
Writer: Matt Nix
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threat of eXtinction
star
7.75
2752 votes

#3 - threat of eXtinction

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2017

More refugees pour into the Mutant Underground, but the group faces a threat when they discover one of them is a spy working for Sentinel Services. Meanwhile, Reed visits his estranged father and learns that secrets from his family's past could prove useful.

Directors: Steven DePaul
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X-roads
star
7.73
1370 votes

#4 - X-roads

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2018

As the first season closes, Polaris learns more about her past and makes a crucial decision that could have impactful consequences. Meanwhile, the Mutant HQ comes under attack and, with everything to lose, relationships are put to the test and alliances shift.

Directors: Stephen Surjik
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eXit strategy
star
7.73
3599 votes

#5 - eXit strategy

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2017

When the mutants devise a plan to take down Sentinel Services, Eclipse seeks out an old friend from his dark past in order to obtain some useful information. Meanwhile, Lauren and Andy attempt to combine their powers in order to help the group.

Directors: Karen Gaviola
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eXtraction
star
7.72
2152 votes

#6 - eXtraction

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2018

Dr. Campbell attends an anti-mutant summit, attempting to take the Hound program national, and some of the team at Mutant HQ goes on a dangerous mission to stop his efforts.

Directors: Scott Peters
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rX
star
7.67
4401 votes

#7 - rX

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2017

After exerting her powers beyond their limits, Blink goes into a state of shock, forcing Caitlin and Eclipse to go on a mission to find a special serum that will help her to recover. Meanwhile, Reed faces some difficult choices when it comes to helping his family, and Polaris runs into some trouble.

Directors: Len Wiseman
Writer: Matt Nix
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outfoX
star
7.66
2619 votes

#8 - outfoX

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2017

The team develops a risky plan to help mutants who are in Sentinel Services' custody. Reed reveals details to Andy and Lauren about the Struckers' family history that could prove to be a game-changer.

Directors: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Brad Marques
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3 X 1
star
7.62
2445 votes

#9 - 3 X 1

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/2018

As tensions heat up among the team at Mutant HQ, no one knows who they can trust. Fearing for his family's safety, Reed rethinks their future at the compound. Meanwhile, Dr. Campbell proposes an improved program to Jace that could change everything.

Directors: David Straiton
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eXodus
star
7.62
3934 votes

#10 - eXodus

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2017

In an effort to reunite with one another, Reed cuts a deal with the Sentinel Services and Caitlin and the kids seek help from someone outside the compound. Meanwhile, Thunderbird begins to teach Blink how to control her powers.

Directors: Scott Peters
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boXed in
star
7.57
3263 votes

#11 - boXed in

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2017

Motivated by a tragic event from his past, Jace throws all the power of the Sentinel Services into finding the Mutant Underground Way Station. Meanwhile, Blink's vivid dreams lead her to confront Dreamer.

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got your siX
star
7.55
2888 votes

#12 - got your siX

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2017

Determined to find out more information behind what Sentinel Services did to an old friend of his, Thunderbird spearheads a mission to get answers. Meanwhile, Lauren encounters a new friend with useful powers and Blink makes a big decision regarding her future.

Directors: Craig Siebels
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eXtreme measures
star
7.51
2795 votes

#13 - eXtreme measures

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2017

Eclipse receives a call from his ex-lover, Carmen, and must revisit his dark past in order to protect the Underground. Reed and Sage comb through some secret files they recovered and find alarming information about Lauren's new friend. Meanwhile, Thunderbird helps Blink open up about her past life and Jace greenlights a special surveillance program with the help of Dr. Campbell.

Directors: Stephen Surjik
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